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Nisenson Collection

Samuel Nisenson, a talented artist from the early 20th century, captured the essence of numerous renowned composers through his exquisite drawings

Background imageNisenson Collection: ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856). German composer. Schumann with his wife, German pianist

ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856). German composer. Schumann with his wife, German pianist and composer Clara Schumann (1819-1896). Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: NIKOLAI A. RIMSKI-KORSAKOV (1844-1908)

NIKOLAI A. RIMSKI-KORSAKOV (1844-1908). Russian composer: drawing, c1908, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813-1901). Italian operatic composer. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson

GIUSEPPE VERDI (1813-1901). Italian operatic composer. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (1660-1725). Italian composer. Scarlatti with his son Domenico Scarlatti

ALESSANDRO SCARLATTI (1660-1725). Italian composer. Scarlatti with his son Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757). Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897). German composer and pianist. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

JOHANNES BRAHMS (1833-1897). German composer and pianist. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: ARNOLD SCHOENBERG (1874-1951). Austrian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

ARNOLD SCHOENBERG (1874-1951). Austrian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: ISaC ALBENIZ (1860-1909). Spanish composer and pianist. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson

ISaC ALBENIZ (1860-1909). Spanish composer and pianist. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856). German composer. Schumann with his wife, German pianist

ROBERT SCHUMANN (1810-1856). German composer. Schumann with his wife, German pianist, Clara Schumann (1819-1896). Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (1835-1921). French pianist, organist and composer

CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS (1835-1921). French pianist, organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: FRANCOIS COUPERIN (1668-1733). French composer and organist. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

FRANCOIS COUPERIN (1668-1733). French composer and organist. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: WILLIAM BYRD (c1540-1623). English organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

WILLIAM BYRD (c1540-1623). English organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: EDWARD ALEXANDER MacDOWELL (1861-1908). American composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

EDWARD ALEXANDER MacDOWELL (1861-1908). American composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: GIOVANNI BATTISTA PERGOLESI (1710-1736). Italian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

GIOVANNI BATTISTA PERGOLESI (1710-1736). Italian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: PIETRO MASCAGNI (1863-1945). Italian composer. Drawing, 1932, by Samuel Nisenson

PIETRO MASCAGNI (1863-1945). Italian composer. Drawing, 1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: BEDRICH SMETANA (1824-1884). Czech composer, pianist and conductor

BEDRICH SMETANA (1824-1884). Czech composer, pianist and conductor. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750). German organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH (1685-1750). German organist and composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: GIOACCHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868). Italian operatic composer. Drawing, 1932, by Samuel Nisenson

GIOACCHINO ROSSINI (1792-1868). Italian operatic composer. Drawing, 1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: NIKOLAI RIMSKI-KORSAKOV (1844-1908). Nikolai Andreevich Rimski-Korsakov. Russian composer

NIKOLAI RIMSKI-KORSAKOV (1844-1908). Nikolai Andreevich Rimski-Korsakov. Russian composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

Background imageNisenson Collection: PAUL DUKAS (1865-1935). French composer. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson, c1932

PAUL DUKAS (1865-1935). French composer. Drawing by Samuel Nisenson, c1932

Background imageNisenson Collection: MANUEL de FALLA (1876-1946). Spanish composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson

MANUEL de FALLA (1876-1946). Spanish composer. Drawing, c1932, by Samuel Nisenson


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Samuel Nisenson, a talented artist from the early 20th century, captured the essence of numerous renowned composers through his exquisite drawings. One such masterpiece portrays Robert Schumann, a German composer who left an indelible mark on music history. In this drawing, Schumann is depicted alongside his wife Clara Schumann, a gifted German pianist. Their harmonious partnership both in life and artistry is beautifully portrayed by Nisenson's skilled hand. Nikolai A. Rimski-Korsakov, another musical genius immortalized by Nisenson's artwork, was a Russian composer whose compositions continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Through his detailed sketching technique, Nisenson brings forth Rimski-Korsakov's passion and dedication to his craft. Giuseppe Verdi, an Italian operatic composer known for creating some of the most beloved works in opera history also found himself under Nisenson's artistic gaze. The drawing showcases Verdi with remarkable accuracy and captures the intensity that characterized his compositions. Alessandro Scarlatti and his son Domenico Scarlatti are brought together in one of Samuel Nisenson's drawings. Alessandro was an influential Italian composer while Domenico followed in his father’s footsteps as a renowned musician himself. This captivating portrait reflects their shared love for music and highlights their significant contributions to classical composition. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart stands tall among these illustrious figures as one of the greatest composers of all time. With meticulous attention to detail, Samuel Nisenson captures Mozart’s youthful spirit and undeniable talent that continues to inspire generations even centuries after his passing. Johannes Brahms' stoic presence emanates from another stunning piece by Samuel Nisenson; it encapsulates Brahms' deep introspection which resonated throughout much of his work as both a composer and pianist. Arnold Schoenberg emerges from yet another striking portrayal by Nisenson.